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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.48, 4,718.22 and 954.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.48, 4,718.22 and 954.22 is: 1,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.48 : 4,718.22 = 954.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.48/4,718.22 = 954.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.48x = 4,718.22 × 954.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.48x = 4,502,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,235.26/3,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.34

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